PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Walker will host a year-long residency with artist Fritz Haeg beginning in January 2013 and concluding in November 2013. The project culminates with Domestic Integrities AO5 (August 8–November 17, 2013), an exhibition in the Medtronic Gallery of new work that explores local patterns and rituals of domestic interior landscapes. This ongoing series examines ways in which gardens and landscapes are harvested and brought into the home. The centerpiece of the installation is a large crocheted rug made by participants on-site, July 29–August 6. The space will host weekly rotations of what the artist refers to as “Domestic Integrities”—activities and items based on or made with materials gathered from their environment, i.e. pickled vegetables and baked bread to herbal arrangements and homemade remedies. Activities will take place weekly during Target Free Thursday Nights and occasional week-ends. For more information about Fritz’s work please visit: http://www.fritzhaeg.com/wikidiary/

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the coordination of volunteers for the making of the rug.

• Assist Public Programs Manager with scheduling, coordination and facilitation of related events on Target Free Thursday Nights and four Saturdays.

• Assist Public Programs Manager with coordinating the weekly rotation of Domestic Integrities.

• Assist artist and Walker staff in ongoing documentation and writing about the project on the Walker’s website and social media outlets.

Duration: July 22 - November 22, 2013

Hours: Average of 10 hours per week; frequent evenings and occasional weekends

Applicants should have an interest in cultivating art as a catalyst for social change in the realm of ecological and domestic issues; good interpersonal skills; some experience coordinating public or education based events. Knowledge of social media technologies including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; strong writing skills especially email and blog-writing communications skills; strong verbal skills and the ability to work well with the public. Patience, positivity, a sense of humor, and adaptability essential.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR VOLUNTEERING: Museum discounts and complimentary one-year Walker membership!

For consideration, email letter of interest and resume to Ashley Duffalo at ashley.duffalo@walkerart.org.